Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service (Lower/Upper)
Introduction
State judiciary recruitment for Civil Judge (Junior Division / Lower) and District Judge (Entry Level / Upper) in the Arunachal Pradesh subordinate judiciary.
- Conducting body: APPSC + Arunachal Pradesh High Court
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Judiciary (AP High Court)
- Posts: Civil Judge (Junior Division), District Judge (Entry Level)
- Mode: Online
- Official site: appsc.gov.in · arunachalhighcourt.nic.in
The Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service exam recruits judges for the state's subordinate judiciary. Selection: preliminary → mains → interview/viva-voce → merit → DV → appointment.
Services and Posts
- Lower cadre — Civil Judge (Junior Division): LL.B. + enrolled Advocate
- Upper cadre — District Judge (Entry Level): LL.B. + 7 years advocate practice
Exam Body and Conduct
Conducted by APPSC in coordination with the AP High Court. Notifications on appsc.gov.in / arunachalhighcourt.nic.in.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | APPSC + AP High Court |
| Posts | Civil Judge (Lower), District Judge (Upper) |
| Stages | Prelims → Mains → Viva-voce |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay | Civil Judge ₹77,840–1,36,520 |
| Official site | appsc.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Lower (Civil Judge): LL.B. + enrolled as Advocate
- Upper (District Judge): LL.B. + 7 years practice as advocate
Age Limit
- Lower: 21–35 years
- Upper: 35–45 years (relaxation per AP rules)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- AP domicile / APST preference per policy.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| APST | As per AP rules (quota) |
| Horizontal | Women, PwBD (where notified) |
- Exact breakup per official notification.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Preliminary Examination (screening)
2. Mains Examination (descriptive)
3. Interview / Viva-Voce
4. Final Merit → DV → Appointment
Written Exams
| Stage | Papers | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | GK, Law | 200 | 3 hours | None |
| Mains | Civil/Criminal/English + allied law | 500+ | 3 hrs each | None |
| Viva-voce | — | 50–100 | — | No |
Syllabus
Prelims
GK + Law (objective)
Mains
Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Transfer of Property, Contract Act, GK, English/descriptive law papers.
Interview Focus
Judicial aptitude, legal reasoning, current legal developments, clarity, temperament.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://appsc.gov.in
2. Register on recruitment portal.
3. Fill form; upload docs, photo, signature.
4. Pay the fee.
5. Submit; print confirmation.
Documents
Educational (LL.B.) certs, enrolment/advocate cert, age proof, category cert, domicile docs, photo, signature.
Application Fee
- As per official notification for the cycle.
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise (AP Judl Service 2025 active — prelims result + mains schedule announced 2025). Exact post-wise counts per notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- Civil Judge (Junior Division): ₹77,840–1,36,520 (+ DA, HRA, transport, pension)
- District Judge: higher pay scale than Civil Judge
Preparation
- 12-month: bare acts (Constitution, CPC, CrPC, IPC, Evidence, Contract, Property), answer-writing, PYPs, GK/weekly CA
- 6-month: core subjects + concise notes; 3-month: intensive revision + interview prep
- Interview: recent legal developments, judicial tone, know your background
Career Path
Civil Judge → Senior Civil Judge → District Judge → Higher Judicial Service (merit + service record).
FAQs
1. What is AP Judicial Service?
State judiciary exam for Civil Judge / District Judge entry posts.
2. Conducting body?
APPSC + AP High Court.
3. Posts?
Civil Judge (Lower), District Judge (Upper).
4. Lower eligibility?
LL.B. + enrolled Advocate.
5. Upper eligibility?
LL.B. + 7 yrs advocate practice.
6. Law degree mandatory?
Yes.
7. Advocate enrolment (Lower)?
Yes.
8. Practice years (Upper)?
7 years.
9. Age limits?
Lower 21–35; Upper 35–45.
10. Age relaxation?
Yes, per AP rules.
11. Selection process?
Prelims → Mains → Viva-voce.
12. Prelims pattern?
GK + Law, 200 marks, 3 hrs.
13. Mains subjects?
Constitutional, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence, TPA, Contract, GK, English.
14. Interview included?
Yes.
15. Negative marking?
None prescribed.
16. How to apply?
Online at appsc.gov.in.
17. Documents for apply?
LL.B. cert, enrolment, age, category, domicile, photo, signature.
18. Civil Judge salary?
₹77,840–1,36,520.
19. Career growth?
Civil Judge → District Judge → Higher Judicial Service.
20. Notification source?
appsc.gov.in, arunachalhighcourt.nic.in.
Official Sources
- APPSC: https://appsc.gov.in
- AP High Court: https://arunachalhighcourt.nic.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in